Hi everyone,

Hope you are all having a good, no great, week! We are all busy as can be with harvest in full swing; not just harvest, we're also always thinking ahead and planting so we have food all year round. This past week we put more leeks in, transplanted the last batch of cabbage, broccoli, romanesco, cauliflower, seeded carrots, chicory (puntarelle, pan di zucchero, radicchio, etc---yum, yum). When I say, "we" I mean, Jesus and Pablo! We have to thank them so much for keeping on top of things!!! We're a team, that's for sure.

If it rains, that will really put a damper on Tomatoes and could cause problems with the dry Grain Corn. Let's hope it stays dry for the most part. We shall just have to wait and see. Those of you who are thinking about putting up Tomatoes had better get it done soon, however. The Tomatoes are winding down one way or another. We will be cooking some up this weekend and making more batches of Pesto as well. Time for Eggplant Parmesan too. It is so easy to freeze stuff. Just ask if you need help.

Okay, here's most of what we have: Tomatoes, Strawberries, Orange Flesh and Green Flesh Honeydew Melons and Watermelons, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Pickling Cucumbers, Lemon and Slicer Cucumbers, Potatoes of a few varieties, Garlic, Onions, Chard, Kale(s), Eggplant, Colorful Summer Squash (Zukes, Patty Pans), Kohlrabi, Fennel, Dill, what else??? gorgeous Chile Peppers and Sweet Peppers, Lettuce, Chicory, Green Beans, both Romano and Blue Lake, Huge Celery, Carrots, Beets, Fresh Christmas Limas! and some Green Onions, and a bit of Okra...

Wool products from Lee's Shetland Sheep, Heirlooms Corn Meal, Dried and Smoked Chiles and Powders, amazingly delicious PICKLES, Sauerkraut, Hot Sauce, Jams...

Speaking of Jams, Dominique and Lee just made a new batch of Farm Blend the other day so we should have that this weekend!

Reminder our OPEN HOUSE or BARN WARMING PARTY is October 9 from Noon to 5. Here's a link for a bit of more info: http://www.tierravegetables.com/Partyontheslab.html

Clover Stornetta has donated 30 pounds of cheese for the tacos!!! La Tortilla Factory donated tortillas the last time and I am pretty sure they will do so again (I just need to call today and ask them). We have a great community, that's for sure! Please, let's keep it local and support them!

OPEN TUESDAY - FRIDAY 11 - 6 AND SATURDAY 10 - 4. 651 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa

Come on in, see the White Barn, say, "hey" and get stuff to eat now and freeze up for the winter that is rapidly approaching!

Thanks,

Evie

Fall is here! The bounty continues at the Tierra Vegetables Farm. We are bursting at the seams! Did you know that all Tomatoes, including Heirlooms are only $2.50/ pound? There is also a discount for non-heirloom Tomatoes when you buy five or more pounds and (if we have any) softish Tomatoes, they are hugely discounted. Please let me know if you want any in bulk and we can set you up! Watermelons are only 49 cents/ pound this weekend!!!! (while they last I guess)

Celery! We have lots and lots of Celery. It is dark green, very crunchy and bursting with flavor. Come crunch on a stalk before you buy! Please let me know if you know of any restaurant that may want some in bulk. Thanks.

We have lots of other stuff too: Heirloom Tomatoes, Roma, "Stripedy Italian" Romas, Regulars, Sungolds, so many varieties!, Strawberries, Orange Flesh Honeydew Melons, Cantaloupe variety Melons, Watermelons, Eggplants, Summer Squash, some Marrowfat Shell Beans, Yellow and Red Onions, Garlic, Sweet and other types of Basil, Pickling Cucumbers, Slicers, lots of varieties of Sweet Peppers and Chile Peppers, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Romano Green Beans, Chard, three or four Kale Varieties, Lettuce, Endive, Potatoes, Kohlrabi, Fennel, Okra if it gets picked, more and more!!!

Jams, Sauerkraut, Pickles, Hot Sauces, Dried and Smoked Chile products, Wool products including gorgeous Shetland Yarn.

Talk about Diversity!

I am so proud of our farmers! We have such beautiful variety, so packed with flavor and nutrition! Come on out and see and taste! We love to have you out in the field, taking pictures, showing the children where their food comes from! Go to the second floor of the White Barn and you can see the field in its splendor....

Speaking of which: The White Barn "Barn Warming Party" is set for October 9 from noon to 5. We are hoping that you can come out and help us welcome the White Barn to the Tierra Vegetables Farm. We will have games, hay ride tours, tacos available for $10/ plate, hopefully music. It is also Wayne and Lee's Dad's 90th Birthday celebration!

Farm Stand at the White Barn is OPEN TUESDAY - FRIDAY 11 - 6 AND SATURDAY 10 - 4! 651 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA

On a more personal note: As many of you know, I am training for the Nike Women's 1/2 Marathon on October 16 in San Francisco. I am training hard with the Leukemia/ Lymphoma Team in Training and raising money for cancer research. If you care to read more here is a link to my fundraising page: http://pages.teamintraining.org/sf/nikesf11/etruxaw

Thank you for all the support you give us at Tierra Vegetables. We are here thanks to all of you.

Thanks again,

Evie

Hi all,

Hope you are all having a good week. It sure feels like summer is rapidly coming to an end, doesn't it? Hope not too soon. The Melons are just starting up!

We are happy to have the Farm Stand at the White Barn. We are slowly getting organized. When you come out, feel free to drive out; just drive very slowly and watch out for dogs, children and grown ups too! We will have a more proper parking lot at some point but have other priories first; such as getting in the harvest.

Speaking of harvest, we've got so much stuff right now. Some I would urge you to come and get soon, such as the Fresh Shelling Beans. We have three varieties: Marrowfat, Black Coco and Cranberry. All three are spectacular. You can cook them separately or together for a beautiful dish. Last night we had the Black Coco mixed with the Marrowfat. I cooked them with sauteed onion/ garlic/chile for about 20 minutes and they were done. While cooking I added chopped squash and kale. Not only delicious but beautiful. I may have a sample at the Farm Stand today.

Here's most of what else we have: Strawberries, Heirloom Tomatoes, Red and Sungold Tomatoes, Roma Tomatoes, a bit of Lettuce, Kale, Chard, Sweet Red Onions, Garlic, Carrots including the huge Chantenay which are great for juicing, a few Beets, the three varieties of Shell Beans, Cucumbers, Lemon, Slicers and Armenian, Summer Squash varieties, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, lots of Chiles and Sweet Peppers (glorious), a few Melons, Asian Greens, a few Bartlett Pears, Potatoes, lots of Sweet Corn (last batch of the season, a great one to freeze), Fennel, Eggplants, Padrones Peppers and ???????

Fresh PIckles, Sauerkraut, a new batch of Fresh Salsa, Hot Sauces, Dried/ Smoked Chiles, Dried Beans, Onions, Powders and more!!!

Do you paint? Come out and paint the barn, the garden, the field!

Hope to see you all at the good ol' Farmstand! Look for the White Barn. It is so happy to have been saved!!!

OPEN TUESDAY - FRIDAY 11 - 6 AND SATURDAY 10 - 4

Thanks,

Evie